Miss Eswatini
The Miss Eswatini is a national beauty pageant in Eswatini.
| Motto | Beauty that Inspires |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1975 |
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Manzini |
| Location | |
Official language | Swati |
President | Catherine Potgieter |
History
Miss Eswatini pageant was held for first time in 1975. The pageant was run by Eswatini Beauty Pageant Association (ESBPA) in Swaziland. The winner of Miss Eswatini has competed at Miss World pageant ever since the inception of the pageant in 1975 with Vinah Mamba as the country's first international representative. Miss Eswatini will be taking pride in its ability to produce and nurture independent and motivated young ladies who will play an important role in our society through their different skills and abilities through this year's Miss Eswatini pageant.[1] Since 2010 Eswatini does not compete at the Miss World, the last candidate is Nompilo Mncina (as Miss Swaziland 2009). In 2017 the Miss Eswatini held for the first time after 3 years left. Eswatini National Arts and Culture (ESNCAC) partnered to the Miss Eswatini committee.[2] Nowadays the winner will take act as goodwill ambassador in the Kingdom of Eswatini and will go to Miss Africa beauty pageant. It's unsure that the kingdom will automatically return at Miss Universe or even Miss World competition.[3]
Project missions
The new foundation after renaming the country's name, the Miss Eswatini holds mission is to empower and provide opportunities for young, diverse, goal women who have the desire and passion for public service and charity while progressively moving forward in their personal and professional life during their year of service and beyond.
Titleholders
| Year | Miss Eswatini |
|---|---|
| Miss Swaziland | |
| 1975 | Vinah Thembi Mamba |
| 1978 | Nyamalele Ndlovu |
| 1979 | Gladys Adelaide Carmichael |
| 1980 | Nomagoisa Cawe |
| 1983 | Gladys Rudd |
| 1984 | Busie Motsa |
| 1985 | June Hank |
| 1986 | Ilana Faye Lapido |
| 1987 | Phindile Simelane |
| 1988 | Thandeka Magagula |
| 1991 | Jackie Emelda Bennett |
| 1992 | Candy Litchfield |
| 1993 | Danila Faias |
| 1994 | Nicola Smith |
| 1995 | Mandy Saulus |
| 1996 | Olive Healy |
| 1997 | Xoliswa Mkhonta |
| 1998 | Cindy Stanckoczi |
| 1999 | Colleen Tullonen |
| 2000 | Glenda Mabuza |
| 2002 | Nozipho Shabangu |
| 2003 | Thembelihle Zwane |
| 2005 | Zinhle Marcia Magongo |
| 2007 | Nkosingiphile Dlamini |
| 2008 | Tiffany Simelane |
| 2009 | Nompilo Mncina |
| 2011 | Ayanda Dube |
| 2013 | Samukelesiwe Magagula |
| 2017 | Linda Hutchinson |
| Miss Eswatini | |
| 2018 | Nosipho Dlamini |